SEOUL, South Korea and HSINCHU, Taiwan, June 30, 2026 – EdgeAI will integrate Andes Technology RISC-V CPU cores into its EGAI_001S Edge AI accelerator SoC and EGAI_01N neuromorphic NPU. The IP licensing agreement pairs Andes CPU IP with EdgeAI’s neuromorphic accelerators for industrial IoT, smart infrastructure, intelligent CCTV and future mobility solutions.
EdgeAI is developing the 4TOPS-class “EGAI_001S” Edge AI accelerator SoC and the low-power “EGAI_01N” neuromorphic NPU. The company’s neuromorphic architecture performs computation and storage together and processes data when an event changes.
Andes’ RISC-V CPU technology supports control tasks and AI acceleration in AI MCU applications. The CPU IP includes RISC-V Vector (RVV) and Packed SIMD (RVP) support.
The Andes Custom Extension (ACE) allows developers to create hardware instructions for specific algorithmic bottlenecks. Andes also provides “AndesAire” NN Software libraries, and FreeRTOS.
Kim Jung-wook, co-CEO of EdgeAI, stated, “We believe the on-device AI and Edge AI markets will become core growth sectors of the future AI industry. This collaboration with Andes will serve as an important milestone for EdgeAI in securing globally competitive RISC-V-based AI semiconductor technologies.”
He added, “As demand for low-power and high-efficiency AI semiconductors continues to grow rapidly, EdgeAI plans to accelerate its entry into the global Edge AI market through advancements in its proprietary SoC and neuromorphic NPU technologies.”
“With billions of Andes-powered AI SoCs deployed worldwide, we have built a formidable track record across the global AI landscape. We are excited to channel this extensive expertise into our collaboration with EdgeAI. By providing a highly efficient and customizable computational foundation, we will help EdgeAI accelerate the commercialization of South Korea’s first industrial neuromorphic chip, delivering the strict sub-watt power efficiency and immediate responsiveness next-generation edge applications demand.” said Dr. Charlie Su, president and CTO of Andes Technology.
Source: EdgeAI
About EdgeAI
EdgeAI develops AI software and edge computing systems for industrial and commercial uses. Its work includes edge AI systems, embedded AI software, computer vision, machine learning, smart manufacturing tools and AI inspection systems. The company serves manufacturers, electronics companies, research organizations, public institutions and industrial customers that run AI workloads on local devices. EdgeAI supports applications in industrial automation, quality inspection, smart factories and intelligent transportation. Its systems process data near the source to support real-time analysis without depending on cloud computing. The company also provides technical support and engineering services for AI deployments. EdgeAI is headquartered in Gwangju, South Korea.
About Andes Technology
Andes Technology is a supplier of high-performance, low-power 32- and 64-bit RISC-V CPU cores and related solutions for embedded systems. Founded in 2005, the company develops configurable processor IP cores used in applications such as AI, 5G communications, Internet of Things (IoT), storage, automotive electronics, and industrial control. Its portfolio includes RISC-V-based CPU cores, development tools, and software designed for energy-efficient, performance-optimized processors. Andes serves industries including consumer electronics, automotive, telecommunications, and industrial automation. Headquartered in Hsinchu Science Park, Taiwan, the company operates globally with a growing presence in Asia, North America, and Europe. Its customer base spans multiple regions, with Taiwan and the United States as key markets. The company continues to invest in R&D to advance processor technologies.